How can I make my fountain pen ink flow better?
Basic Tips for Improving Ink Flow
- Check the nib. Take a loupe or a magnifying lens and check if the tines of the nib are aligned.
- Wash the nib. Take the nib unit out and flush it with water.
- Floss the nib.
- Change inks.
- Prime your nib.
How do you fix pen flow?
Using heat loosens the dried ink around the ballpoint tip, this should get the ball moving and the ink flowing once more. Our favourite method is using a lighter. Just put the flame at the very tip for a few seconds. Mind not to touch the tip after!
How do you reset a dry fountain pen?
Insert a fresh cartridge into the pen and squeeze it gently until the ink flows through the end of the pen. If the pen will still not write, disassemble it again and leave the nib to soak for several hours in a light detergent-and-water mix before reassembly.
Why does my fountain pen keep stopping?
This occurs when the feed cannot supply enough ink to the tip of the nib or if the tines on the nib are misaligned. The first problem is an easier fix while a misaligned nib is best left to an experienced pen tech to repair. First try cleaning the fountain pen by soaking it and then flushing it with water.
Why is my fountain pen railroading?
Railroading – When the flow of ink is broken and the result is that the tines of the nib draw two separate, parallel lines on the page. This is most common using flexible nib pens.
What is nib creep?
Nib creep is when ink from a fountain pen “creeps” out from between the slit in the nib onto the surface of the nib.
How do I stop my pen from Blotting?
- Use a finer nib, so that ink is not pooled much.
- Use a drier ink; although it helps more with smudging than bleeding, but minor difference is there.
- Compress the tines of the pen to decrease the flow (professional help may be required for this).
- Use dry writing pen.
Why does my pen not work after dropping?
grab the pen in your hand with the tip pointing away from you and flick it as if you were trying to shake water off it: flick flick flick. this tends to force the ink in the barrel back down to the tip and wet the ball again. Try writing with it and repeat the flick flick flick if it doesn’t write.
How do you prime a fountain pen?
PREPARING A FOUNTAIN PEN FOR FIRST USE If it is the first time the fountain pen is used, you should prime the pen. Simply fit the ink cartridge into the pen and squeeze the cartridge hard until you see some ink come out of the tip.
What is burping in fountain pen?
Burping – A symptom (particularly with eyedropper filled pens) where ink comes out in a large drip or blob out of the grip section of the pen.